HCPCS Level II · Transportation, medical and surgical supplies
A9553Chromium cr-51 sodium chromate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 250 microcuries
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About A9553
A9553 is an HCPCS Level II code in the A series (transportation, medical and surgical supplies), describing chromium cr-51 sodium chromate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 250 microcuries.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2006, and its current record took effect 01/01/2026.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Cr51 chromate
- Date added
- 01/01/2006
- Action effective
- 01/01/2026
- BETOS
- I1E
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Common questions about A9553
Is HCPCS A9553 still valid?
- Yes. A9553 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover A9553?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.